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Headline:
Looters carry away a stolen mirror which is reflecting the local police standing on the streets in Port-au-Prince Haiti, Wednesday January 20, 2010. Looting and violence is ragging in the commercial district of downtown Port-au-Prince as they police have all but given up chasing people out of the area. As the situation unravels in the capital many are fleeing outside the city. A week on since last weeks earthquake left the capital in total destruction with thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless and living on the streets. The U.S. military and aid agency are arriving at the Port-au Prince's main airport and are trying to fan out across the city with relief supplies but security is lacking in most areas.

Date Created:
1/17/10

Creator:
David Gilkey

Creator: Job Title:
Staff Photographer

Source:
National Public Radio

Copyright Notice:
2009 NPR

Location:
Haiti

City:
Port-au-Prince

State:
Haiti

Country:
Haiti

Provider:
National Public Radio

Description Writer:
DG

Description:
Looters carry away a stolen mirror which is reflecting the local police standing on the streets in Port-au-Prince Haiti, Wednesday January 20, 2010. Looting and violence is ragging in the commercial district of downtown Port-au-Prince as they police have all but given up chasing people out of the area. As the situation unravels in the capital many are fleeing outside the city. A week on since last weeks earthquake left the capital in total destruction with thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless and living on the streets. The U.S. military and aid agency are arriving at the Port-au Prince's main airport and are trying to fan out across the city with relief supplies but security is lacking in most areas.
 
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